“Giving up doesn’t mean you are weak. Sometimes it means you are strong enough to let go.” ~ Author Unknown Letting go and giving up are two different notions, but all too often we think they mean the same thing. The dictionary defines letting go as “allowing to escape, to set free” and giving up as “to abandon hope.” It can be scary to let go, but holding on to ideas, thoughts, feelings, relationships and things that are hurting you…

“Success is 90% mindset. You have to build the skill of managing your mind.” ~ Helen MacMillan Whether you are seeking to increase your leadership position within an organization or want to achieve great things as an entrepreneur within your own business, there are certain challenges that, if you are able to overcome, will propel you to greater levels of success than you even dare to dream. You may already have experienced a certain degree of success, and yet, you…

“Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~ Author Unknown Happiness is your birthright. Everyone, no matter who you are, deserves to be happy. Interestingly though, the happiest people in the world aren’t the ones with the most money, possessions, fame, power, friends, health or even love. Most of us, from an early age, learns to be unhappy. We form hidden or subconscious patterns that create unhappiness. Some people even come to…

“Let money be the sign from the universe that you are creating value for other people, not the measuring stick of your success or status in society.” ~ Tim Dennings, Author It’s so easy to get caught in a rut of trying to make as much money as possible. Don’t get me wrong – money is a fantastic resource. But when we get stuck in the trap of making money for the sake of making money it can get in…

Creating a sacred space and spiritual practice can make the difference between a mediocre day and a day filled with intention and positivity. A life that is guided by spirit comes from regular practice. A spiritual practice requires time, discipline and love. A daily ritual grounds us and allows us to align our actions with our deepest purpose. Just like you can’t be an Olympic champion without daily practice and training, you can’t cultivate a spiritual practice without carving time…

Many people are afraid to open their heart to love. Perhaps they’ve experienced a broken heart in the past, or maybe the idea of being emotionally vulnerable makes it difficult to open their heart to love in the first place. Believe it or not, there are ways to develop the confidence you need to be open to love in all its many forms. When we face challenges in life, we can put them into perspective and see a bigger picture;…

“When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.” ~ Brene Brown Sharing my story publicly is not the easiest thing I’ve ever done. We live in an image-obsessed society where being flawless is admired. We all have parts of our story that we feel vulnerable sharing with others. Since human beings are wired to avoid pain, it’s easy to lock up the portions of our story that…

Does talking about money make you feel uncomfortable? Do you avoid thinking about, or looking at your money because it stresses you out? You’re not alone! It’s almost impossible to not interact with money on an every day basis, which makes it virtually impossible to ignore. Money is one of the best ways for your spirit to get your attention. If you have unresolved issues that need to be healed, they will show up in your money. Your relationship with…

Manifestation is one of those words that has become a “buzzword”. Often associated with the Universal Law of Attraction, for many it conjures up images of having things appear magically “out of thin air” (but only if you know “The Secret”). For others, it denotes an ability to attract without effort – a gift that is given to a select few. In reality, we are all manifesting all of the time, 24/7. We are all co-creators of life. The question…

Every year, I talk with many women about their career hopes and dreams. And the one thing I hear them say most often is: “I just want to make a difference.” And the truth is that they are already making a difference, because everything we do has an impact in the world in some way. The problem is that they are not making the difference that matters to them. The hours that you spend working will dictate whether or not…